Students oppose Kansas sex ed bill proposal
College students from Kansas University Emporia State and Wichita State urge lawmakers to reject bills changing parental consent for sex education. They argue districts should decide consent locally and say the measure would override community wishes. The students belong to campus Choice USA, a national abortion rights group.
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KU federal research funding hits a record high
Kansas University reports $174 million in combined federal research funding for the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses in the 2013 fiscal year, up from $171 million in 2012, marking a new high amid sequestration era constraints. Steve Warren notes the surprising growth and ongoing funding across diverse fields.
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Mostly sunny forecast for the day
The region expects mostly sunny skies with a high near 61 degrees. For updates and beyond, follow LJWorld on Facebook and X (Twitter) at LJWorld.
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Rock Chalk Park to Open by September Deadline
The 181000 square foot recreation center in northwest Lawrence is slated to open no later than September 2, aligning with the fall class schedule. Interim parks director Ernie Shaw notes that date as the drop dead deadline, with Bliss Sports contract requiring July completion.
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Parks and Recreation
Bliss Sports
City plans $830000 spend for new recreation center
City Hall estimates total cost at about 830000 to outfit the city’s newest recreation center. The proposal outlines allocations for basketballs bleachers and related equipment. Details and breakdown appear on page 6A PARK.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital pushes heart health for women
Cardiologists Elizabeth Quastello and Christina Salazar outline heart disease signs and symptoms for Douglas County women. The article explains actions women can take to improve outcomes and stresses awareness as heart disease remains the leading killer of women.
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Elizabeth Quastello
Christina Salazar
Douglas County
Parking rule study in Lawrence to limit RV parking
Lawrence city officials begin researching changes to the city code to restrict when and where residents may park recreational vehicles. The item appears on page 3A.
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